For the 2026-27 school year, there are 15 public preschools serving 5,492 students in Berkeley County, WV.
The top-ranked public preschools in Berkeley County, WV are Burke Street Elementary School, Rosemont Elementary School and Inwood Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Berkeley County, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Berkeley County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschool average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Berkeley County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burke Street Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
422 W Burke St
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3525
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3525
Gr: PK-3 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Rosemont Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 S Alabama Ave
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 263-3560
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 263-3560
Gr: PK-3 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Inwood Primary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7864 Winchester Ave
Inwood, WV 25428
(304) 229-1990
Inwood, WV 25428
(304) 229-1990
Gr: PK-2 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Winchester Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
650 Winchester Ave
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3570
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3570
Gr: PK-3 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Bunker Hill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
58 Happy School Ave
Bunker Hill, WV 25413
(304) 229-1980
Bunker Hill, WV 25413
(304) 229-1980
Gr: PK-3 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Berkeley Heights Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
726 Hack Wilson Way
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 263-3520
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 263-3520
Gr: PK-2 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
140 Nadenbousch Ln
Martinsburg, WV 25405
(304) 229-1970
Martinsburg, WV 25405
(304) 229-1970
Gr: PK-2 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
1962 Back Creek Valley Rd
Hedgesville, WV 25427
(304) 229-1975
Hedgesville, WV 25427
(304) 229-1975
Gr: PK-2 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
149 Bedington Rd
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 274-2523
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 274-2523
Gr: PK-2 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
15 Dominion Rd
Gerrardstown, WV 25420
(304) 229-1985
Gerrardstown, WV 25420
(304) 229-1985
Gr: PK-2 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
88 School House Dr
Hedgesville, WV 25427
(304) 754-3341
Hedgesville, WV 25427
(304) 754-3341
Gr: PK-2 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
9580 Williamsport Pike
Falling Waters, WV 25419
(304) 274-2291
Falling Waters, WV 25419
(304) 274-2291
Gr: PK-2 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
395 East Rd
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 267-3550
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 267-3550
Gr: PK-2 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
401 Campus Dr
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 274-5892
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 274-5892
Gr: PK-2 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
2000 Tavern Rd
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3565
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3565
Gr: PK-2 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Berkeley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Eastern Panhandle Training Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Rr 6 Box 271
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 754-7921
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 754-7921
Gr: 6-12
38 Grapevine Road
Martinsburg, WV 25405
(304) 267-0156
Martinsburg, WV 25405
(304) 267-0156
3635 Winchester Ave
Martinsburg, WV 25405
(304) 267-3555
Martinsburg, WV 25405
(304) 267-3555
Gr: K-5
Ramer Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
515 W Martin St
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3585
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3585
Gr: PK
Vicki Douglas Juvenile Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
900 Emmett Rousch Drive
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 420-4862
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 420-4862
Gr: 8-12 | 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Berkeley County, WV?
The top-ranked public preschools in Berkeley County, WV include Burke Street Elementary School, Rosemont Elementary School and Inwood Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in Berkeley County?
15 public preschools are located in Berkeley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Berkeley County?
Berkeley County public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Berkeley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Berkeley County include: Valley View Elementary School vs. Tuscarora Elementary School, Gerrardstown Elementary School vs. Bunker Hill Elementary School, Winchester Avenue Elementary School vs. Rosemont Elementary School
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